subject: Common signs and symptoms of diabetes [print this page] One of the worst nightmares that most of us face today is that we may be having Type 2 diabetes, but live our lives oblivious to that fact. This is so because this type of diabetes can usually go unnoticed for a very long time period. Whenever you realize that you have been losing weight constantly, without ever making an effort in that context, be sure to contact your doctor, since chances are that you are experiencing diabetic symptoms, and you could really use some professional assistance. One of the other symptoms to look out for is neuropathy. This is the tendency of the hands legs or feet to start becoming numb. You tend to lose nervous sensation along the edges of the said body parts. One must also remember that it is at the nervous endings of these parts that the sensations of the body are usually highest, so naturally, you should feel anything around them. Some other symptoms that need to be watched out for include dried up skin, or itchy skin. If your cuts and bruises take a longer time to heal than normal, then you have a reason to fret. Being watchful of these symptoms is one of the best ways of enhancing the success rate of early detection.
